"In Praise Of Dorcas"
Dorcas rose whilst it was still very dark
Her lamps brightly shining like the sun.
With grace she labored tirelessly
Until her house was done.
Then satisfied that all therein was well
She stretched her hand to the poor,
In acts of kindness and charity
Whilst keeping watch of all.
With compassion for the poor widows
She sewed tunics and robes and such,
Showing the virtues of a godly woman
With acts of charity and love.
No gossiping or idleness she indulged in
To waste away her precious time,
She sewed those garments skillfully
Keeping the widows’ needs in mind.
So wonderful was this woman’s kindnesses,
At her untimely death she was so sadly mourned,
That God used His servant Peter to raise her up
And to those she loved, she was restored.
Based on Acts 9:36-43
© Glenys Robyn Hicks
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